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THE AREA
Agios Dimitrianos is a
quiet village, set amidst the rolling
countryside of the Troodos foothills,
yet only 25 kms. from both the south and
north coasts. The surrounding
countryside is arguably the finest in
Cyprus, with it's mountain peaks, the
lovely Pafos forest, and it's extensive
sea views in many directions. The
village itself is an old traditional
one, surrounded by grape fields and goat
farms, and with stunning views all
around. It is by-passed by the main
road to Panayia, which means that it
does not suffer from the effects of
through traffic. It is excellent
walking and bird-watching country.
The nearby village of
Polemi, only 10 minutes drive away,
offers many amenities including 2 small
supermarkets, a senior and a junior
school, and 2 banks. Beyond that,
there is a fast road connection to the
town of Pafos, with all its amenities,
and then, below that, the very beautiful
area around the harbour, with its
ancient fort, ruined castle, lighthouse,
Roman remains and exquisite mosaics.
The Pafos/Limassol/Nicosia
highway gives access to Pafos
International airport, and a further
hour's drive away, the airport at Larnaca.
THE HOUSE
The house was originally
a village farmhouse, arranged around an
inner courtyard, in the traditional
manner. Built of stone under a tiled
roof, the oldest part has been
transformed into a family house with
most modern amenities, and includes a
large, fully fitted kitchen/breakfast
room, a snug, a cloakroom, a master
bedroom, a lovely shower room, and a
small single bedroom. To this area has
been added a large timber and glass
upper conservatory, with a gas-fired
barbecue.
The original animal
stalls and storage areas on the ground
floor have been converted to accommodate
2 bedrooms, a shower room, a wash room,
and a store room. Above these rooms is
a fine sun terrace, giving lovely views
of the surrounding hills, and being
accessed from the conservatory or the
pool area.
In addition, another
single storey wing has been added to the
house, containing a large dining room
and a spacious lounge, both of which
open on to the pool area, which lies
between this wing and the rest of the
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